Colorado State University

Colorado State University is a university in Fort Collins, CO. International students should budget around US$51,900 a year in total, covering roughly US$32,700 in tuition and US$19,200 in living costs. The fee schedule below breaks that down across 6 published items. Entry requirements are listed by level, with the English score each one needs. It is one of 80 institutions we list in United States.

Tuition: US$32,700/yr
Living: US$19,200/yr
Total: US$51,900/yr
Type: University
Location: Fort Collins, CO

Why students choose Colorado State University

Ranked 67th among the best public universities in the US (U.S. News & World Report 2022)
Top 300 universities worldwide (Academic Ranking of World Universities 2019)
One of 81 public universities with the Carnegie Classification's highest research activity designation.

Colorado State University fees for international students

As published by the institution. Confirm current fees directly before paying a deposit.

Fee schedule for Colorado State University
Item	Amount
Intakes	January, May and August
Duration	14 weeks per term, 12 weeks in the summer term
Tuition and university fees, estimated	USD 6,965/term
USD 31,712/year; veterinary medicine is charged at a higher rate
Intakes	January and August
USD 30,858/year; veterinary medicine is charged at a higher rate

Colorado State University entry requirements

Set by the institution and grouped by level. English scores are minimums.

Bachelor's

High school graduate with a GPA of 3.0/4.0 or above
TOEFL iBT 72, IELTS 6.0, or completion of level 3 of the academic English course
ACT or SAT, optional but advisable for competitive subjects: Biomedical Science, Business Administration, Computer Science, Engineering, and Journalism and Communications

Master's

A bachelor's degree with a GPA of 3.0/4.0 or above
TOEFL iBT 80 or IELTS 6.5
GMAT or GRE, depending on subject

Frequently asked

How much does it cost to study at Colorado State University?

Budget roughly US$51,900 a year in total — about US$32,700 in tuition and US$19,200 in living costs. Fees vary by programme; the schedule on this page lists what the institution publishes.

What are the entry requirements for Colorado State University?

Requirements are set by level and listed in full on this page. High school graduate with a GPA of 3.0/4.0 or above

Where is Colorado State University?

Colorado State University is in Fort Collins, CO, United States.

Can international students work while studying at Colorado State University?

Work rights are set nationally, not by the institution. In United States the current allowance is 20 hours/week on campus, and the post-study route is opt — 12 months, 36 for stem.